7.8
CWE
427
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-38395

First published: Fri Nov 18 2022(Updated: )

HP Support Assistant uses HP Performance Tune-up as a diagnostic tool. HP Support Assistant uses Fusion to launch HP Performance Tune-up. It is possible for an attacker to exploit the DLL hijacking vulnerability and elevate privileges when Fusion launches the HP Performance Tune-up.

Credit: hp-security-alert@hp.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
<1.38.2601.0
HP Support Assistant<9.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-38395?

    CVE-2022-38395 is a DLL hijacking vulnerability in HP Fusion and HP Support Assistant that can be exploited to elevate privileges.

  • How does the DLL hijacking vulnerability in CVE-2022-38395 work?

    The DLL hijacking vulnerability in CVE-2022-38395 allows an attacker to exploit Fusion when it launches HP Performance Tune-up, potentially gaining elevated privileges.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2022-38395?

    HP Fusion versions up to 1.38.2601.0 and HP Support Assistant versions up to 9.11 are affected by CVE-2022-38395.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-38395?

    The severity of CVE-2022-38395 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.

  • How can I fix CVE-2022-38395?

    To fix CVE-2022-38395, it is recommended to update HP Fusion to version 1.38.2601.0 or later and HP Support Assistant to version 9.11 or later.

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